NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Interior Dept. announces more appointees
The Department of the Interior announced key appointments on Friday, July 9 to the agency leadership team who will work to create jobs in the clean energy economy, steward America’s public lands and waters, and honor the nation-to-nation relationship with tribes.
Sylva woman sentenced for drug trafficking
District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said a Sylva woman pleaded guilty on Thursday, July 8 in Jackson County Superior Court to two counts of trafficking in illegal drugs.
Tribal Council tables land purchase in Cherokee County
A land acquisition deal for a 142-acre property in Cherokee County was tabled for further discussion at the Thursday, July 8 Tribal Council session.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee High School End-of-Year Awards
Cherokee High School End-of-Year Awards
Cherokee Elementary 5th Grade Awards
The following students each received a Certificate of Completion of 5th Grade from Cherokee Elementary School. Some students received other awards as noted below. Mahala Renee Allison – Fifth Grade Best All-Around, Presidential Silver Achievement Award Dominyk...
Cherokee Middle students attend tech conference
The spring Middle School STAC (Student Technology Advisory Council Conference) was held last month at Cherokee Central Schools.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Nobel Peace Prize
Observation: Jay Z and Beyonce are basically the Sonny and Cher of the music world now…or, the Captain and Tennille. Seems that there’s one set every generation. And yes, they’ve been irrelevant for a while now. All’s they need to do now is to record, “I Got You, Babe”.
LETTER: Tribal member waiting on sidewalk
We’re still waiting for the sidewalk we were promised.
EDITORIAL: Fresh red clay
As I considered the discussion to come that evening, I wondered about how many of these mounds were at the cost of lives cut short by the use and abuse of drugs.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Tribal members leading stat boards
Several EBCI tribal members are leading the WNC stat boards, as of Jan. 30, including: Kendall Toineeta, Cherokee - 1st with 5.8 assists/gm - 1st with 5.3 steals/gm - 4th with 19.9pts/gm Alea Tisho, Swain - 2nd with...
BASKETBALL: Cherokee wins against Blue Ridge
Cherokee’s varsity basketball teams traveled to Blue Ridge, Ga. on Friday, Jan. 24 and came away with two wins. The Braves (8-9) won 67-47, and the Lady Braves (15-2) won big 77-31.
MS BASKETBALL: Lady Braves finish regular season undefeated
As the final buzzer echoed through the Rosman gymnasium on Thursday, Jan. 23, the spectators in attendance became witness to the remarkable 2013-14 run of the Cherokee Middle School Lady Braves basketball team.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Dora Estelle Smith – obituary
Dora Estelle Smith, 54, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
Nancy Jane Driver – obituary
Nancy Jane Driver, 61, of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 19, 2019.
Mary Green Ward – obituary
Mary Green Ward, 88, known to most as Mamaw Ward, entered into the presence of her Lord, at Mission Hospital, Sunday, March 10, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Youth Competitive Cheer Indian Taco Fundraiser
Sept. 20 from 11am – 2pm at the Yellowhill Community Building. $6 w/out drink, $7 w/drink. The squad will be competing in their first cheer competition this winter in Knoxville, Tenn. All proceeds will go towards competition expenses. For ordering: Jessica...
The Haunted Cove
Oct. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, and Oct. 25-Nov. 1 from 6:30-11pm each of those nights. 7710 Big Cove Road in Cherokee. A 30-minute outdoor trail and a haunted church yard filled with ghosts, goblins, spirits and more. Cost - $5. Concessions will be served. All proceeds...
Opt-In Community Workshop
Sept. 23 from 6-8pm in the Council Chambers. Info: www.optinswnc.org
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